Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Matawan, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Matawan

$2,600/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Matawan is $2,600 per month as of August 2026. This is 34% above the national average rent, or $660 more per month.

$2.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Matawan

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Matawan rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Matawan, NJ

Average rent prices in Matawan have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Matawan, NJ

Rent prices in Matawan vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Matawan is $2,360, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Matawan run $2,360 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,775.

Listings

Studio

$1,850

2%

-

1 bedroom

$2,360

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$2,750

1%

14%

3 bedroom

$3,590

13%

22%

4 bedroom

$4,400

30%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,360

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,590

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,400

Last 30 days

30%

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Matawan, NJ, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Matawan, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Matawan and Freehold Township by all bedroom counts and property types.

Matawan

Median rent price$2,600
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,250
increased by68%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Matawan, NJ is 20% lower than the median rent in Freehold Township, NJ.

Discover rentals in Matawan, NJ

1303 Wellington Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Matawan

Condo for rent

27 Lower Main St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Matawan

MULTI_FAMILY - Other - Matawan, NJ

27 Lower Main St #B, Matawan, NJ 07747

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

Apartment for rent

126 Main St #410 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Matawan

APARTMENT - Matawan, NJ

126 Main St #410, Matawan, NJ 07747

3 beds

2 baths

$3,300

Apartment for rent

40 Staghorn Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Townhouse for rent in Matawan

TOWNHOME - Matawan, NJ

40 Staghorn Dr, Matawan, NJ 07747

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,500

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Matawan, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Matawan rental market.

How much is rent in Matawan?

The average rent in Matawan is $2,600 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Matawan?

Average rent prices in Matawan have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Matawan rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Matawan is 34% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $660 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Matawan?

To comfortably afford rent in Matawan, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Matawan?

Based on our current listings, utilities are not included in Matawan rentals, with 0% of apartments across all bedroom types including utilities in the rent price.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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